Peace Corps 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, the Peace Corps is issuing public notice that one of its systems of records is being re- numbered.

Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1981 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Peace Corps has submitted to the Office of Management and budget a request for approval of information collection, OMB Control Number 0420-0005, PC-1502, the Volunteer Application Package. The initial Federal Register notice seeking public comment was published in 70 FR 39811 (July 11, 2005), also available at https:// www.gpo.gov access, Wais.GPO. No comments, inquiries, or responses to that notice were received. A copy of the information collection may be obtained from Mr. Wilferdo Sauri, Peace Corps, Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection, 1111 20th Street, NW., Room 6112, Washington, DC 20526. Mr. Sauri can be contacted by telephone at (202) 692-1819 or 800-424-8580, ext 1819. Comments on the form should be addressed to the OMB reviewer, Mr. David Rostker, Peace Corps Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (202) 395-3897, Washington DC 20503, and to Mr. Sauri at the address listed above. For general information about the Peace Corps, visit our Web site at https://www.peacecorps.gov. Peace Corps invites comment on whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for proper performance of the functions of the Peace Corps, including whether their information will have practical use; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collections information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and the clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who respond, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. Comments should be received on or before October 24, 2005.

The Peace Corps is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., the Peace Corps is required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or revision of a collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the Volunteer Application.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice invites the public to comment on the collection of information in the Peace Corps Crime Incident Reporting Forms, and gives notice of the Peace Corps' intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the information collection. The Peace Corps Crime Incident Reporting Forms (PCOIG-958, PCSS-953-2, PCMS-954-1, PCSS-953-A, PCSS- 953, PCMS-954 and the Peace Corps Crime Incident Tracking Form (PCSS- 953-1) collect information related to crimes perpetrated against Peace Corps Volunteers living and working in 72 countries in the developing world. This information is critical for crime prevention programs to keep Peace Corps Volunteers safe, and is used to assist in the investigation of crimes against Peace Corps Volunteers and for the related medical treatment of Peace Corps Volunteers who have been victims of crimes. There is no statutory or regulatory requirement for this information. The information will be initially collected by the Peace Corps Country Director, the Peace Corps Medical Officer, or other staff person designated by the Country Director, and will be electronically submitted to Peace Corps' Office of Safety and Security, Office of the Inspector General, and the Office of Medical Services. The Peace Corps uses this information for programmatic reasons, to evaluate the circumstance of crimes committed against Peace Corps Volunteers, and to make necessary changes in policy and/or programs. The information is submitted, as appropriate, to three Peace Corps offices. Information is submitted to the Office of Safety and Security that is used to evaluate the circumstances of crimes committed against Peace Corps Volunteers and to recommend changes in training, site selection, and/or policy, as related to the safety of the Volunteer. Information is submitted to the Office of Inspector General that is used for the investigation, prosecution, and tracking of perpetrators who commit crimes against Peace Corps Volunteers. Information is submitted to the Office of Medical Services that is used for trend analysis and the education of medical treatment personnel on health- related issues that affect Volunteers who are the victims of crimes. The forms are designed to be submitted electronically in a manner that secures the information and provides specific information only to the office that requires it. These forms are a consolidation of two existing collections with a new collection, and are designed to reduce the reporting burden on staff. These proposed forms do not require input from U.S. citizens who are not employees of the Peace Corps.